The History of the Blues
School year: Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 128
Published: 2013
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"The History of the Blues" by Michael V. Uschan explores the rich and soulful journey of the blues genre, tracing its origins from African American communities in the Deep South to its influence on modern music. The book delves into the lives of iconic blues musicians, the cultural and social contexts that shaped their art, and the struggles they faced. Through a vivid narrative, Uschan highlights the emotional depth and historical significance of the blues, showcasing how it mirrors the broader themes of hardship, resilience, and expression in American history. Readers learn not only about the music but the stories that inspired it. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Music Library .
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-10th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-16 years.
There are 128 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2013 by Lucent Press .
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